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China Reveals $1.4 Trillion Plan to Bail Out Local Governments

The massive support package came after a series of smaller measures in recent weeks were announced to jump-start growth in China’s sluggish economy.

By Meaghan Tobin and John Liu

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China Shuts Down a News Conference, Shutting a Tiny Window for Its People

Once a year, the premier held a news conference, explaining the economy and giving Chinese a taste of political participation. That has come to an end.

By Li Yuan

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Is China’s Era of High Growth Over?

Beijing unveiled an annual economic target in line with last year’s, as it looks to refocus on strategically important sectors.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

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China’s New Economic Agenda, a Lot Like the Old One: Takeaways

At the National People’s Congress on Tuesday, China’s leaders set an ambitious goal for growth, exactly the same one as last year.

By Alexandra Stevenson and Chris Buckley

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